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May 13, 2024
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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Biology Major
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Requirements for Biology Major - Bachelor of Science:
Majors must complete the core curriculum and one of the specializations or an emphasis for their B.S. System General Education Requirements*: 33-35
- Goal #1 Written Communication: and Credits: 6
- Goal #2 Oral Communication: Credits: 3
- Credits: 6
- Credits: 6
- Goal #5 Mathematics: Choose A, B, C, or D1 Credits: 4-6
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- Goal #6 Natural Sciences: and Credits: 8
Institutional Graduation Requirements**: 8-9
- Goal #1 Land and Natural Resources: 2 or 3 or Credits: 3-4
- : (any course listed except BIOL 105) Credits: 2
- : Credits: 3
Major Requirements: 44-48
Senior-research and communication skills
Select one of the following: Physics
Choose one of the following: Mathematics
Choose one of the following: Specialization and Elective Requirements: 36-43
Total Required Credits: 128
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If you select this option to complete Goal #5, and are planning to enter professional or graduate degree programs you should also take MATH 121 or 123 and 125. |
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Suggested for Biology-Organismal emphasis. |
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Recommended for Biology-Pre-professional specialization. |
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Consult with the 490 instructor before selecting 496/498. |
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PHYS 101-101L is not sufficient for students planning to enter professional or graduate degree programs. |
Organismal Biology Emphasis: 25-30
Strongly Recommended Courses:
1 Focus Electives:
Take at least five (5) courses from the following list2: Footnotes:
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In addition to BOR, SDSU, College, and Major requirements, students must take 8 courses in their particular field of study. Of these 8 courses, the following 3 are required of ALL organismal biology students.
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General Biology Focus: Core + 1 BIOL, 1 BOT + 1 ZOOL/WL + 2 additional courses from elective list
Botany Focus: Core + 3 BOT + 2 additional courses from elective list
Zoology Focus: Core + 3 ZOOL/WL + 2 additional courses from elective list |
Preprofessional Specialization - Health Related: 23-27
Elective courses:
Take at least four (4) courses from the following list: Recommended General Electives:
(if not taken to meet core requirements) to complete the 128 credits required for graduation: Footnote:
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Pre-Vet students can substitute VET 223-223L, Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals and Lab and one additional course (at least 4 credits) from the Health Related electives (or an advanced animal science course like Advanced Animal Nutrition or Reproductive Physiology).
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A total of 3 credits is required for field study, internships, and research experiences to count as one elective. These credits can be combined from various experiences. |
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Most professional schools require at least 1 year math (e.g., MATH 121 and STAT 281), 1 year physics, 1 year majors biology and 2 years majors chemistry. Secondary Education Specialization: 26-30
Required Courses 1: Take at least four (4) courses from the following list:
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Students selecting the Biology: Secondary Education Specialization need the well rounded exposure to biology that is provided by the Core Requirements (BIOL 151-151L, 153-153L, 202-202L, 204-204L, 311, MICR 231-231L) and the Specialization Requirements (BIOL 221-221L, 373, 325-325L and BOT 201-201L). The BioMicro Core contains 41-49 hours of General Education, IGR, and Biology requirements. The Secondary Education Specialization requires an additional 22-26 credits. Students complete their degree by taking additional courses from Education, the life sciences and other areas to complete the required 128 credits. |
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A total of 3 credits is required for field study, internships, and research experiences to count as one elective. These credits can be combined from various experiences. |
Curriculum Notes:
* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits (Biology-Preprofessional specialization is exempt).
** South Dakota State University has an 8-9 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).
(G) Globalization Requirement.
(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.
Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam. |
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